Quick Focaccia Bread

Name: Quick Focaccia Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Green olives complement this cheesy, pizza-like bread from Ivy Laffoon of Ceres, California. With very few ingredients, it’s packed with flavor. Serve it as an appetizer or alongside pasta, soup or salad for a mouthwatering meal.—Ivy J Laffoon, Ceres, California

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

On an ungreased baking sheet, pat dough into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Build up edges slightly. Top with olives, cheeses and Italian seasoning; press gently into dough. Drizzle with oil.
Bake at 350° until cheese is melted and golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 249 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Foccasia Bread in Simple & Delicious January/February 2007

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Aquarelle

Dec 17, 2018

I made this tonight to go alongside shrimp scampi over angel hair pasta. My daughter and I loved it. I didn't have grated cojack cheese so I substituted what I did have - sharp cheddar, a little bit of Gouda and some mozzarella. Next time I think I will try pressing out the bread dough to fill out an entire 10"x15" rimmed baking pan, because I like my focaccia on the thinner side. This is, however, a great, versatile recipe.
chaosmommy

Sep 18, 2016

We made this for Sunday football appetizers and dipped it in marinara sauce! I made it as-is and everyone enjoyed it.
valanddansmith

Feb 10, 2009

WOW!!! This was amazing!! If you like olives, you'll love this! Simply thaw the bread - there's no need to let it rise. The only change I made was to use sharp cheddar cause that's what I had on hand. I will be making this often! Thanks so much!!